Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading household Sports brand is seeking a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist to enhance their procurement function. This role offers significant training, a chance to make an impact in indirect spend categories, and an opportunity for promotion within 12-18 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories such as Marketing, HR, and Professional Services.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier contracts.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders in a commercially aware manner.

Responsibilities

• Be a Subject Matter Expert in contract drafting and negotiations.
• Drive compliance and best practices in the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Create RFIs and RFPs for major procurement projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Procurement knowledge

Supplier contract knowledge

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification or fully MCIPS qualified

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Chester

Client: Bramwith Consulting

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Unique Opportunity - Procurement Opportunity within the Sports Industry

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect) – Global Sports Brand – London – £40,000-£50,000 + package

This prestigious household Sports brand is experiencing rapid global expansion and is investing heavily in their Strategic Sourcing function. The firm has created a new position for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing expert to join their journey and enhance the maturity of their Procurement function.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will receive one-to-one training and development from senior sponsors to enable your progression within 12 months, and have a significant opportunity to make a lasting impact in largely untapped Indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting, negotiating with major global suppliers, and collaborating with senior stakeholders and legal specialists
• Driving compliance and best practices throughout the Strategic Sourcing process
• Creating RFIs & RFPs to support major procurement projects, managing complex tenders from start to finish
• Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement and participating in a tailored development program aimed at promotion within 12-18 months

Required experience, skills & qualifications:

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories (e.g., Marketing, HR, Professional Services, FM)
• Degree from a leading institution
• Initiated CIPS qualification or fully MCIPS qualified
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier contracts, with extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation
• Ability to operate credibly and authoritatively with senior stakeholders and legal experts in a commercially savvy environment

If you are an ambitious procurement, sourcing, and contracts management specialist seeking a unique opportunity within the Sports industry to grow Procurement's presence in a household Sports brand, please apply.

To apply, send your CV directly to [emailprotected] or apply through this forum.